Shift Leader - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly Friction Stir Welding Tank Production

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

The Shift Leader supervises production operations for Blue Origin’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization, including planning, scheduling, assembly, and operations. The role leads technicians and coordinates with manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, and other teammates to build first- and second-stage New Glenn fuel tanks and other large aerospace primary structures. The Shift Leader is supported by a shift manager and is responsible for coordinating the crew and ensuring successful production. The position focuses on team leadership, production priorities, and continuous improvement. It involves identifying and implementing process, efficiency, and safety improvements, supporting team members’ performance and development, and contributing to hiring. The role is based on C-Shift, Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Extended hours and weekdays may be required when vital; occasional remote work or a flexible schedule may be available when possible. Interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Experience as a front-line leader working directly with individual contributors in various roles.
Strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with evolving roles and responsibilities.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately in writing, in person, and via video calls.
Digital literacy.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Management, or Business, or equivalent directly related years of professional experience.
Energy and resilience for the demands of the role.
Ability to work extended hours and weekdays when vital to help the team succeed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills.
Continuous improvement mentality.
Curiosity about the business and how to optimize it.
Lean certification.
Advanced degree, certification, and/or equivalent training.
Experience in new product introduction.
Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
Friction Stir Welding experience.
Experience in aerospace or launch vehicles.
Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products.

Responsibilities

Supervise production operations, including planning, scheduling, assembly, and operations.
Lead technicians and coordinate manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, and other teammates.
Orchestrate the crew and production of first- and second-stage fuel tanks.
Build and lead a high-performing team assembling large aerospace primary structures on the Robotic Weld System.
Guide teammates and ensure they have what they need to succeed.
Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain team members.
Conduct regular check-ins on team members’ performance, fulfillment, and growth.
Author job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring recommendations.
Develop and implement process, efficiency, and safety improvements.
Prioritize work based on the production schedule and organizational goals.
Identify manufacturing processes or procedures that could benefit from improvement or optimization and approve implementation of changes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.